How often do dogs need flea and tick treatment?
monthlyOnce your puppy is old enough, it's important to start using a monthly flea and tick preventive medication to help ensure that your dog won't be affected by fleas or ticks in the future. Many of the treatments available and are effective for preventing both fleas and ticks.
How often should I flea treatment my dog?
Dogs should be treated for fleas monthly (or every other month depending on the product you use) all year round to try and prevent dogs from developing a flea problem and infesting the home.
Do dogs need flea and tick prevention every month?
The answer is yes, flea and tick preventatives need to be applied year-round in order to keep your pets safe. Read on to learn more about how fleas and ticks operate, the dangers they can harbor, and how best to protect your dogs and cats.
Do you have to give flea and tick medication every month?
We always recommend giving flea and tick protection year round as the weather is unpredictable. Fleas can live outdoors and can survive in temperatures as low as 33 degrees for up to 5 days (long enough to jump on to your dog or you during your short walk outside and make their way in to your home!).
Do dogs need flea treatment all year round?
Yes. Though many species of ticks and fleas are slowed down or dormant during the winter, certain areas of the United States are not cold enough to truly kill these parasites and stop their activity. Because ticks and fleas can carry diseases that could harm your dog, it's best to keep them protected all year long.
What months do dogs need flea and tick medicine?
Flea and tick season will start with the onset of spring in late March to early April. However, depending on how far south you go, it may end in either November or December according to when the temperatures drop for winter.
Do you have to use flea treatment every month?
You should de-flea and worm your pet once a month. Not only will this prevent them from experiencing the side effects of either condition, but it'll allow your pet to be completely protected and free from suffering.
How long is flea and tick medicine good for?
The most popular flea and tick medications for dogs and cats last for at least a month; some are even effective for eight to twelve weeks!
Is there a yearly flea and tick shot for dogs?
EXPERIENCE BRAVECTO provides 12 weeks* of protection against fleas and ticks with a single treatment. That's easy and convenient with fewer chances to forget and a better experience for you and your pet, all taken care of with just one dose.
What monthly meds do dogs need?
For dogs we recommend a monthly pill (either Trifexis or Sentinel) and for cats we recommend a topical medication called Revolution. These medications also prevent intestinal parasites and fleas.
Do dogs really need flea and tick medicine?
"Ticks and mosquitoes are dangerous to the health of people as well as pets," says Dr. Jill Lopez, a veterinarian with Merck Animal Health. "For that reason, flea and tick protection is essential for all dogs and cats that live with you."
How long does tick season last?
Tick season, however, generally begins when the weather warms and dormant ticks begin to look for food — in most places in the U.S., that's in late March and April. Tick season typically ends when the temperatures begin dropping below freezing in the Fall.